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One of South Africa's most accessible malaria-free safari destinations is undergoing a significant transformation, and consultants selling Eastern Cape itineraries should take note of what is changing and when. South African National Parks has committed R136,5 million to upgrading accommodation, visitor facilities and basic infrastructur… read more
Proflight Zambia is opening up fresh capacity on its South African corridors just as the 2026/27 festive rush begins to take shape, handing the regional trade more seats, more weekend options and a cleaner path between Southern Africa's two busiest leisure markets.
The headline change sits on the Lusaka–Johannesburg route,… read more
The Republic of the Congo has moved a significant step closer to opening its borders to fellow Africans, after cabinet approved a bill on 14 October that would scrap visa requirements for African nationals from 1 January 2027. For the regional travel trade, it is a development worth watching closely, though one that comes with a… read more
The Indian Ocean archipelago has moved early rather than late. Following a notice from the Ministry of Health dated 14 October 2026, Seychelles has introduced firm entry conditions for anyone arriving from or recently present in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where the Ebola Virus Disease outbreak has spread … read more
Southern Africa's regional aviation picture has shifted again. Proflight Zambia has completed the purchase of three BAE Jetstream 41 turboprops, each configured with 29 seats, from the now-insolvent British operator Eastern Airways. The deal lifts the Lusaka-based carrier's total fleet to 13 aircraft… read more
A quiet but significant shift is taking place in West African aviation finance. United Nigeria Airlines (UNA) is preparing to become the first domestic carrier in Nigeria to raise money through commercial paper, a short-term borrowing instrument sold directly to investors rather than borrowed from a bank. The airline is targetin… read more
East Africa's most visited gateway has been placed under renewed international scrutiny. The United States State Department has lifted its travel advisory for Kenya from Level 2 to Level 3 – Reconsider Travel, a decision announced on 19 October that arrives at a delicate moment for the region's tourism calendar.… read more
Travel professionals selling South Africa's coastline now have fresh data to work with. A new analysis of Google review scores across 119 public beaches has placed Dias Beach at Cape Point at the very top of the national list, with an average score of 4.87 out of five drawn from 333 reviews. The study, conducted by SEO Backlinks… read more
A new accolade has handed the continent's travel trade something genuinely sellable. South Africa has been named the tenth-best country for food in the world in the 2026 Condé Nast Traveller Readers' Choice Awards, marking the first time the destination has entered this particular top ten and placing it in company usually reserv… read more
ZANZIBAR, 20 October 2026 – Hon. Shariff Ali Shariff, Minister of State in the President’s Office (Labour, Economy and Investment), officially opened Essence of Africa 2026 last night at Diamonds Bijoux, a Planhotel Hospitality Group hotel. Over three days, 178 pre-qualified international buyers from 40 countries are meeting 162 exhibiting compa… read more
Addo Elephant Park gets R136,5m makeover: new family units, spa and community lodge arriving
Proflight Zambia Boosts Joburg and Cape Town Seats for 2026/27 Festive Peak
Congo Brazzaville Moves to Drop Visas for Africans, But an ETA Will Still Apply
Seychelles Sets 21-Day Rule for DRC Arrivals as Ebola Vigilance Tightens
United Nigeria Airlines breaks new ground with N20bn debt market debut to power fleet growth
Kenya Faces Level 3 US Advisory as Ebola Cases Climb to Eight
Cape Point's hidden cove crowned South Africa's top beach as Garden Route shines
South Africa Breaks Into World's Top 10 Food Destinations for 2026
Zanzibar makes its case for international meetings as Essence of Africa opens
